D Luke Hughes signs 7-year, $63M deal with Devils
Feb 12, 2024; Newark, New Jersey, USA; New Jersey Devils defenseman Luke Hughes (43) warms up before a game against the Seattle Kraken at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images The New Jersey Devils signed defenseman Luke Hughes to a seven-year, $63 million contract on Wednesday.
The 22-year-old restricted free agent will join the Devils for practice on Thursday, the team announced.
Hughes recorded 44 points (seven goals, 37 assists) and 60 blocks in 71 games with New Jersey in 2024-25.
He topped the team's blueliners in points, assists and power-play points (16) and was second in ice time (21:09).
He has 93 points (17 goals, 76 assists) in 155 games since being drafted with the fourth overall pick in 2021.
The Devils open the 2025-26 regular season on the road on Oct. 9 against the Carolina Hurricanes.
--Field Level Media
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